Protecting shield



G. N..MAS

. PROTECTING SHIELD Filed Sept. 15, 194-5 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVENTOR.

Aug. 20, 1946. MAS 2,406,090

, PROTECTING SHIELD Filed Sept. 15, 1943 v 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTORPatented Aug. 20, 1946 George N. Mas, Washington, D. 0. ApplicationSeptember 15, 1943, Serial No. 502,537

3 Claims.

It is an object of this invention to provide a protecting shield forwearing apparel, especially such apparel as is worn in exposed positionbelow a raincoat or overcoat. It is well known that an umbrella cannotprotect and shield the lower portions of the person from splashing rain,sleet and mud.

It is also an object of thi invention to shield and protect the feet,shoes and the legs and wearing apparel below the knees so that complete.protection may be afforded to the lower extremities of the human bodyand the wearing apparel thereof during stormy or rainy weather.

It is an object of this invention to make the protecting shield ofwaterproof material and to make it of strong and comparativelyinexpensive material so that it may be sold at a low price and may bearranged in compact form as luggage that may be carried in an ordinarygarment pocket, especially the pocket of a raincoat or overcoat,

For a more complete and detailed description attention is called to theaccompanying drawings Fig, 1 is an elevation of my protecting shieldapplied to the leg and foot portion of the wearer.

Fig. 2 is an elevation of one step in applying the device to the lowerend of a trousers leg on the wearer.

Fig. 3 is an elevation of a portion of my device in open condition readyto apply to the wearer.

Fig. 4 is a side elevation of a protector shield for ladies wear.

Fig. 5 is a'front elevation of th device worn by alady,

Fig. 6 is a front elevation of a ladies protecting shield havingornamental modifications.

The body I of the protecting device or shield is shown to be made oftransparent water and substantially air-proof material, such asCellophane or any other strong, light and suitable material. Of course,for use out in the country while hunting or tramping through thecountryside other materials may be used, such as oiled fabric,rubberized fabric or light leather. It is merely desirable that asuitable material may be selected for the purpose intended.

The elastic gusset 2 is reinforced vertically as by rods or bars ofwhalebone or other suitable reinforcing material. The rods or bars arepreferably of uniform dimensions and comprise a series of substantiallyparallel reinforcing means. The reinforcing means may be interwoven withthe elastic gusset fabric or otherwise secured to the elastic material.The gusset 2 is secured to the body I by stitching or waterproofcementing or both,

The hollow hem portion 3 may contain a suitable elastic, as indicated at3, Figs. 1 and 5 and at 1 in Fig. 10, including a fastener l" in Figs.1, 6 and 10, or the hollow hem portion may contain a draw cord and tiestring 5, as indicated in Figs. 4 and 5. i r

The shank strap 4 is preferably elastic and is secured by stitching orwaterproof cement or both to the body of the device.

The reinforcing piece 6', Fig. 3, is secured to the body i above thegusset 2. The piece '6 carries a supporting loop I to receive andsupport the tie strap 5, Figs, 1 and 3. The ends of the intermediatereinforcing means 'or strap 5 are provided with separable fasteners 5,such as snap fasteners. The loop retainer 6" is suitabl secured at itsends to the intermediate reinforcing means or strap 5. The loop retainer6" passes over the loop I and prevents the strap 5 from accidentallyslipping out of the loop 1.. It is the purpose of intermediatereinforcing means or strap 5 to maintain the trousers leg folded asindicated in Fig. 2. When the protecting shield is applied over the heelof the shoe, Fig. 1, then the trousers leg is folded as indicated inFig. 2 and the strap 5 fastened together at its ends by the snapfastener 5'. After the strap 5 is secured as indicated then the front ofthe shield is closed and fastened b the zipper 6 or other suitablefastener (not shown). The strap 5 is preferably made of elasti material.

The small hem 8 includes reinforcing means, such as whipcord, wire,leather, heavy cloth or any other suitably shaped retaining material.

In the disclosure indicated in Figs. 4, 5 and 6 it is to be noted thatthese protecting shields cover and protect the major portions of longstockings, as clearly indicated.

I Figs. 4 and 5 these stocking protectors are provided in anintermediate portion with an elastic belt or band 8 to aid inmaintaining the stocking protector shield properly and comfortablyadjusted in position on the leg of the wearer. The band 8' may besecured outside or inside of the body I.. It is preferred that the bandbe secured on the outside of the body I by stitching,

waterproof cementing or both.

In Fig. 6 the elastic band 8" is the same in construction and use as inFigs. 4 and 5, but is secured at the ankle portion of the stockingprotecting shield l. The tassels shown in Figs. 6, 7 and 10 are merelyornamental and may be omitted, if desired.

It is to be noted that in all of the constructions shown the protectingshield I has a loose or V blouse like fit; therefore, it may bedesirable to What'Iclaim is: V 1 Y 1. A protecting tubular shieldcomprising a body. of light loosely fittin material, said shield havingreinforcing means at least at its lower end, 7 V

a reinforcing means arranged intermediate the ends of the shield andsecured thereto, one end ofisaid shield defining an-upper portion andalower end defining a. lower portion, said lower portion beinginterrupted by an elastic vertically arranged gusset, said gusset havingreinforcing bars secured therein in substantially vertical parallelrelation whereby said gusset is reinforced Vertically, an elastic shankstrap having; its ends secured to the lower portion of said shield,separable fasteners on and extending the full length of said shieldWh'erebysaid shield may be opened and closed along a suitablelongitudinal line of said shield.v

2.1A protecting tubular shield comprising a 7 having reinforcing meansat least at its lower end, a reinforcing means arranged intermediate theends of the shield and secured thereto, one end of said shield defininga lower portion, said lower portion being interrupted by an elasticvertically arranged gusset, said gusset being reinforced vertically, anelastic shank strap having its ends secured to the lower portion of saidshield, separable fasteners on and extending the full length of saidshield whereby said shield may be opened and closed along a, suitablelongitudinal line of said shield, said shield being provided with anankle portion located above said lower portion and wherein saidintermediate reinforcing means is located at the ankle portion.

3. A tubular protecting shield comprising a body of light looselyfitting material, said shield having reinforcing means at least at itslower end, in combination with a strap located circumferentially withinthe shield and intermediate the ends of said shield, said strap havingco-operat-.

ing separable fasteners on the end portions there 7 of in still furthercombination with a supporting loop within said shield and securedthereto, said loop embracing said strap and supporting said strapintermediate its ends within said shield;

GEORGE N. MAS.

body of light loosel fitting material, said shield

